Kurt Uhlir, often called “The King of Scaling Companies,” is a globally recognized CMO, GTM architect, and growth operator who’s helped drive more than 60 acquisitions and exits, supported an $880 million IPO, and led multiple companies through hypergrowth.

A true builder at heart, Kurt has designed and scaled go-to-market systems that have fueled massive revenue expansion and operational efficiency across B2B SaaS, consumer tech, martech, and real estate industries.

He’s held leadership roles in organizations ranging from startups to billion-dollar enterprises, operating across six continents. His innovations have influenced technologies now used by millions at companies like Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and Garmin. Over his career, Kurt has advised founders, private-equity CEOs, and even the President of the United States.

As an inventor, he holds more than 20 patents and is credited with pioneering several modern marketing categories—including social media management, influencer marketing, location-based targeting, and enterprise SEO at scale.

Today, Kurt serves as Chief Marketing Officer at ez Home Search, a rapidly growing real estate platform transforming how consumers find and evaluate homes—with privacy, performance, and user empowerment at the forefront.

A passionate advocate for servant leadership, Kurt teaches that great leaders don’t control—they serve. His philosophy centers on removing barriers, empowering high performers, and creating environments where people and companies can thrive.